Behind

Friendships move forward
I stay behind
afraid if I move
they won't be able to find
me
should they return

but should the not
I will find the ways
to tread water
to not go under
to stay put in my place

for should someone else
stumble across my path
I must stay still
slowly lure them in
until
friendships move forward
but I stay behind

So if you ever need me
old friend or new
I'm sure you'll have no trouble
you'll know what to do
I'll be there
treading water, trying not to go under